Ogio has partnered with Ironman on a collection consisting of seven total pieces and includes transition bags, backpacks, luggage and a briefcase…
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Cramer Products Announces Retirement of CEO Tom Rogge
Cramer Products, a leader in sports medicine and physical education products, announced the retirement of Thomas K. Rogge, president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 30, 2014, and the appointment of Robert Mogolov to the position of general ma
Under Armour Launches Largest Ever Global Women’s Marketing Campaign
Under Armour launched I Will What I Want, its most expansive global women's marketing campaign to-date, at a press event in New York City. The campaign features an all-star roster of trailblazing female talent, including champion downhill skier Linds
Steve Madden’s Q2 Sales Dip
Steve Madden reported sales in the second quarter were $295.7 million compared to $297.6 million in the same period of 2013…
PacSun’s Women’s Merchandising and Design SVP Joins Wet Seal
Christine Lee has resigned as women’s merchandising & design SVP, Pacific Sunwear of California. She plans to join Wet Seal. Brieane Breuer, PacSun's VP of women’s design, will assume the additional responsibilities of women’s merch
Sport Chalet Shareholders Have Until Midnight to Get Top Dollar
Sport Chalet Inc. announced that enough of its shareholders have agreed to sell their shares to Vestis Retail Group LLC to consummate a merger with the company, which owns Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob's Stores. However, time is running out for sha
Whistler Blackcomb and Icebreaker Form Strategic Partnership
Whistler Blackcomb announced a three-year retail and marketing partnership with Icebreaker…
GoPro’s Q2 Revenues Leap 38 Percent
GoPro Inc. reported revenue for the second quarter was $244.6 million, up 38.1 percent compared to the $177.1 million reported in the second quarter of 2013…
Sturm, Ruger’s Q2 Revenues Slump
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported second-quarter sales decreased 14 percent due to a reduction in demand for firearms and accessories. Earnings decreased 31 percent…
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Collective Licensing International
Authentic Brands Group, LLC, the parent of Prince, Spyder and TapOut, has agreed to acquire certain assets of Collective Licensing International, LLC, including Airwalk, Hind, Vision Street Wear, and Above The Rim. Terms were not disclosed. Each brand wil
Timberland Launches Serv-a-palooza Challenge
Timberland announced the “call for entries” for its inaugural Timberland Serv-a-palooza Challenge – a sponsored volunteerism competition the brand is hosting in partnership with CrowdRise. The six-week Challenge will encourage consumers to volunteer for a
Kids Foot Locker Partners with Boys and Girls Clubs of America
The Kids Foot Locker Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced a national partnership encouraging kids to engage in an active lifestyle…
New Era Named Official Cap Of 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup Team
New Era Cap has been named the Official Cap of the 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Partnering with the PGA of America, New Era has secured exclusive rights to headwear during the…
DC Shoes Collaborates with Art Collective CYRCLE.
DC Shoes continues their tradition of partnering with innovative artists and designers for their Fall apparel and shoe collaboration with art collective CYRCLE. The group’s two artists, Rabî and Davey…
Volcom/Electric See Flat Sales in First Half
Kering, the French conglomerate that owns Puma and several luxury brands, reported that Volcom and Electric recorded combined revenue of €113 million in first-half 2014, down 0.4 percent in euro terms but up 0.4 percent on a currency-neutral basis..